MGT Capital Announces Additional Purchase of 500 Bitcoin Mining Rigs

9/4/17

MGT Capital Investments, Inc. (OTC: MGTI) announced today that it has increased its purchase order with Bitmain Technologies for an additional 500 S9 Antminer Mining rigs, with shipment expected in mid fourth quarter 2017.

Following shipment and setup, and in conjunction with the Company's current rigs in operation, MGT's Bitcoin mining operations are expected to generate approximate $1.4 million in monthly revenue, assuming current pricing and difficulty rates. Factoring in electricity, hosting and other direct operating costs, EBITDA from the Company's Bitcoin mining operations is projected at $1.0 million per month, prior to amortization of notes payable.

Funds for the larger order were provided in part through the exercise of an option today by an existing institutional investor to purchase a $500,000 MGT Convertible Note. Stephen Schaeffer, President of MGT Crypto-Capital Strategies, stated, "We appreciate the confidence of a well-informed investor to provide us with capital to more quickly roll out our expansion. Furthermore, we look forward to updating the investment community and shareholders with further progress."

About MGT Capital Investments, Inc.

With facilities in WA state, MGT Capital Investments, Inc. (OTC: MGTI) ranks as one of the largest U.S. based Bitcoin miners. Further, the Company continues to focus on an expansion model to grow its crypto assets materially.

The Company is also developing a portfolio of cyber security technologies, with industry pioneer John McAfee as its visionary leader, creating advanced protection technologies for mobile and personal tech devices, as well as corporate networks. The Company's first product, Sentinel, an enterprise class network intrusion detector, is currently in beta testing, with commercial release anticipated by the end of September 2017. The Company also has entered into a joint venture with Nordic IT to develop and market a mobile phone with extensive privacy and anti-hacking features. The Privacy Phone has a tentative release date of February 2018.